"I'm sure there are more than a few people across Western Manitoba saying this morning, 'The one time they get the forecast right, it's for this,'" said CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner with a smile Saturday morning.
As expected, a low pressure system grazing the province delivered on the promise to drop 5-10cms of wet snow, with many locations across the southwestern part of the province within that
"The snow will taper off there this morning, and temperatures will try to reach about 5 degrees today under a mainly cloudy sky," explained Sumner. "Similar temperatures are in store for Sunday, but we should see more sun, and that will certainly aid in melting all of this."
Based on PembinaValleyOnline Rainwatcher reports, it appears the snowline cut-off was somewhere around the Darlingford area, with areas further east not even seeing a flake.
Sumner stressed by Monday morning most, if not all, of the snowfall will have melted.
"Considering the already late start to seeding, this delay will only add to the frustration of being behind," said Sumner. "With that said, I think it's important to note the variability in soil moisture conditions across the region, and how this precipitation will actually be a positive for some farmers who were already looking at topsoil that was quite dry. I realize that's a 'glass half full' kind of statement, but it is something to consider."
Meanwhile, Sumner reiterated, looking ahead to next week, the long range forecast models are suggesting a return to seasonal temperatures by Thursday, with potentially even slightly above average daytime highs for parts of May Long weekend.
Fri, May 17, 7:00 PM
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